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enChildren's Winter Booklethttp://www.apl.org/content/childrens-winter-booklet
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/Winter_2015-1_0.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/Winter_2015-1_0.jpg?itok=PWn5XNFN" width="121" height="220" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Our Winter 2015 Children's Services Classes and Events&nbsp;Booklet is <a href="http://issuu.com/appleton_public_library/docs/winter2015">available online</a>. Take a peek at all our fun&nbsp;winter plans including some of our&nbsp;special events; Take Your Child to the Library Day, Hmong Culture Celebration and&nbsp;two Indonesian Culture&nbsp;events.</p>
<p>Printed copies are available at the Children's Service Desk.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://www.apl.org/system/files/WinterBooklet.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=195099" title="WinterBooklet.pdf">Children&#039;s Services Winter Classes and Events</a></span></div></div></div>Sun, 01 Feb 2015 19:40:00 +0000tbabler3879 at http://www.apl.orgNEW! New York Times Onlinehttp://www.apl.org/content/new-new-york-times-online
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/NY-Times-digital-subscription_grid_6_grid_6.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/NY-Times-digital-subscription_grid_6_grid_6.jpg?itok=_JheKf_I" width="220" height="134" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are excited to announce you can now access full content to the New York Times remotely with your library card. See the directions below to start reading articles today.</p>
<p>How to access NY Times Remotely</p>
<p>1. <strong><a href="https://www.infosoup.org/patroninfo~S77?/0/redirect=/wamvalidate?url=http%3A%2F%2F0-ezmyaccount.nytimes.com.www.infosoup.org%3A80%2Fgrouppass%2Fredir">Click here</a></strong> to link to the remote authentication page. <span class="smaller">(This link will be listed permanently on our <a href="/e">eLibrary</a> page.)</span><br />2. Enter your Library Card Number and PIN. <br />3. Create an account if you have not already done so.<br /> 4. Login.</p>
<p>Access inside the Library is also available. Please contact us with questions about the service.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:39:51 +0000tbabler4003 at http://www.apl.org2015 Public Surveyhttp://www.apl.org/content/2015-public-survey
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/Survey2_Sub_1.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/Survey2_Sub_1.jpg?itok=s8Sd3jg-" width="220" height="117" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are seeking your valued feedback on how you use the library and our services and programs. The <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SYLV2VY">survey will take an average of 10 minutes to complete</a>. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:56:43 +0000tbabler3994 at http://www.apl.orgDon't toss 'em, clip 'em!http://www.apl.org/content/dont-toss-em-clip-em
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/FishTankSign_0.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/FishTankSign_0.jpg?itok=T4D7CpRf" width="220" height="147" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are&nbsp;collecting box tops from the <a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products">Box Tops for Education program</a>, labels from the <a href="http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products">Labels for Education program</a> and soda bottle caps and packaging for Coke products from the <a href="http://www.mycokerewards.com/content/donations.html">My Coke Rewards program</a>.</p>
<p>Anyone is welcome to donate eligible items, which will be used for&nbsp;our summer reading program; whereby students who read during the summer will receive entries to win all of the box tops, labels or Coke packaging for their school.</p>
<p>To donate, simply bring your box tops, labels or&nbsp;Coke packaging to the library. There is a fish tank located near the entrance to Children's Services where you can drop off your donations. If you have questions about the program, please see a staff member at any of our service desks. Thank you for donating and helping our local schools! </p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:10:02 +0000tbabler3986 at http://www.apl.orgRegister for the Iditareadhttp://www.apl.org/content/register-iditaread
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/Iditaread_0_0.png"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/Iditaread_0_0.png?itok=m1n1oHwW" width="220" height="132" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>It's time to register for our March reading program the&nbsp;Iditaread&nbsp;- based on the annual Alaskan Race, the&nbsp;Iditarod. Children ages 3 through&nbsp;6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;grade are welcome to participate in challenges between March 1 – 31 for an entry in a drawing for a stuffed husky! &nbsp;The first 100 children to reach the halfway point and visit the library to tell the librarian about their favorite book will receive a small bag of golden incentive prizes.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apl.org/content/iditaread">Iditaread Registration Page</a>&nbsp;will get you signed up and allow you to print a reading log. You must be registered in order to collect any incentive prizes.&nbsp;Contact Ellen at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ejepson@apl.org">ejepson@apl.org</a>&nbsp;or 920-832-6020 with any questions.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:37:49 +0000tbabler3993 at http://www.apl.orgHelp for the Homelesshttp://www.apl.org/content/help-homeless-0
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/HFH.png"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/HFH.png?itok=JYlE-BB-" width="220" height="154" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are collecting new hygiene and cleaning items for local homeless shelters and crisis agencies through 91.9/91.5 The Family’s annual <em>Help for the Homeless</em> hygiene drive, February 22 to March 15. Please place your donations in the collection box located near the front entrance of the library by March 15.</p>
<p>Supplying these items to the shelters will help them direct their limited resources to providing qualified staff, counseling, food and shelter to those they serve. The most requested items include laundry detergent, garbage bags, dental and hair care items, diapers and baby care and tissue. Your donations will remain in this community. For more information visit the <a href="http://919.thefamily.net/help-for-the-homeless.php">Help for the Homeless web page</a> or call 800-236-9364.</p>
</div></div></div>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000tbabler3500 at http://www.apl.orgWisconsin Digital Library Input http://www.apl.org/content/wisconsin-digital-library-input
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/EBook.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/EBook.jpg?itok=IZpyHwL_" width="220" height="146" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) seeks your valued feedback on the collection of materials in Wisconsin's Digital Library. Your input will help guide us as we continue to grow and develop the collection of ebooks, audiobooks, streaming video, music, and other digital materials so it is most relevant to Wisconsin library patrons.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wplcpatronsurvey">survey will take an average of 10 minutes to complete</a>, and we thank you in advance for your time and feedback.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:28:44 +0000tbabler3961 at http://www.apl.orgCity of Appleton Website Inputhttp://www.apl.org/content/city-appleton-website-input
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/AppletonLogo.png"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/AppletonLogo.png?itok=K-AsIGqP" width="220" height="190" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The City of Appleton will soon be developing a new website and would like your input.</p><p>Please <strong><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/appleton-website-survey">click here</a></strong> to take a moment to&nbsp;fill out a short survey regarding&nbsp;your&nbsp;use of the&nbsp;City of Appleton website. Your assistance will be extremely helpful in assisting the City of Appleton on the development the new website.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:05:21 +0000tbabler3960 at http://www.apl.orgNEW at APL! Artist-In-Residencehttp://www.apl.org/content/new-apl-artist-residence
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/ArtistInResidence_0.png"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/ArtistInResidence_0.png?itok=6hS2I_sS" width="170" height="220" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We're kicking off a new series titled Artist-in-Residence this winter. Join us as we showcase the work of local artists with an exhibit in our lower level exhibit hall, as well as various classes and events with the artist.</p>
<p><strong>Places in Peril Art Exhibit</strong><br /><strong>January 29 | 6:30-7:30 pm<br /></strong>Judith Waller, Profession of Art at UW-Fox Valley, will discuss her exhibit, Layers: Places in Peril, and talk about ways that earth science has inspired her paintings.</p>
<p><strong>Painting Techniques with Judith Waller</strong><br /><strong>February 21 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</strong><br />Judith will demonstrate her painting techniques as she prepares for a new project entitled "Small Problems, BIG TROUBLE" which opens at the Aylward Gallery in April.</p>
<p><strong>Painting Workshop with Judith Waller</strong><br /><strong>February 26 | 1:30-3:00 pm</strong><br />Join Judith in a drawing and painting workshop and discover the process of developing creative ideas. Registration is required - register by <a href="http://host6.evanced.info/appleton/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=23548">filling out this form</a>, or by calling (920) 832-6177.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:51:38 +0000tbabler3919 at http://www.apl.orgSidewalk Poetryhttp://www.apl.org/content/sidewalk-poetry
<div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/alerts/Appleton%2BLogo.jpg"><img src="http://www.apl.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/alerts/Appleton%2BLogo.jpg?itok=zLGdvTHb" width="220" height="190" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The City of Appleton Department of Public Works is now accepting submissions for its sidewalk poetry program. The program is open to all Appleton residents and Appleton Area School District students and must meet the following guidelines:<br />
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• All residents of Appleton and students of the Appleton Area School District are eligible to submit their original poetry.<br />
• Poems can be previously published or unpublished, as long as it is original work by the entrant.<br />
• Applicants may submit one poem per year.<br />
• Subject matter must be appropriate for the general public.<br />
• Poems must be in English; must fit within a maximum of 10 lines (including title), 35 characters per line including spaces, and 225 characters overall including spaces.<br />
• All poems are reviewed for appropriateness for this program.</p>
<p>Submissions must be emailed to paula.vandehey@appleton.org by February 1.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:04:38 +0000tbabler3938 at http://www.apl.org